SHOWTEC LED Pixel Floor User manual

Brand: SHOWTEC

Model: LED Pixel Floor

Type: User manual

LED Pixel Floor

ORDERCODE 42310

ABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................I.

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................1.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION.....................................................................2.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS......................................................................2.

HOW TO USE THIS USER MANUAL.........................................................3.

SETUP: QUICK REFERENCE...................................................................3.

SAFETY WARNING.................................................................................4.

FEATURES.............................................................................................5.

SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................5.

SECTION 3 SYSTEM CARD SETTINGS ..........................................11.

TRANSMITTER CARD...........................................................................12.

SYSTEM CARDS INSTALLATION...........................................................13.

RECEIVER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS.....................................................14.

RECEIVER SETTINGS...........................................................................15.

ATI DISPLAY CARD SETTINGS..............................................................17.

SYSTEM CHECKING.............................................................................18.

MAKING ADDITIONAL NET CABLE.........................................................19.

SECTION 2 LED MATRIX (hardware)................................................6.

LIMITATIONS .........................................................................................7.

LED MATRIX PANEL INSTALLATION........................................................7.

SYSTEM SETUP DIAGRAMX.................................................................9.

RECEIVER to PANEL connections..........................................................8.

SETUP CHECKING................................................................................10.

SECTION 4 LEDstudio (SOFTWARE) ........................................20-21.

INSTALLATION......................................................................................22.

UNINSTALL...........................................................................................23.

..............................................................................23.GETTING STARTED

MAIN OPERATION CONTROL PANEL & DISPLAY SCREEN......................24.

DISPLAY WINDOW.................................................................................................25.

CONTROL PANEL...................................................................................................25.

FILE MENU...........................................................................................25.

CONTROL MENU..................................................................................26.

TOOL MENU..........................................................................................26.

OPTION MENU......................................................................................27.

TEST MENU..........................................................................................28.

HELP MENU..........................................................................................28.

CREATE A NEW PROGRAM...................................................................29.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS..............................................................II.

DISPLAY TEXT......................................................................................30.

DISPLAYING TEXT IN TEXT WINDOW.....................................................................30.

SINGLE LINE TEXT WINDOW.................................................................................31.

DISPLAYING TEXT IN FILE WINDOW......................................................................32.

DISPLAYING TEXT IN STATIC TEXT WINDOW ........................................................33.

DISPLAYING PICTURE FILES................................................................34.

DISPLAYING ANIMATIONS....................................................................35.

DISPLAYING A TABLE............................................................................36.

ADD TABLE............................................................................................................37.

TABLE PROPERTIES..............................................................................................37.

ADD TABLE............................................................................................................37.

DELETE TABLE......................................................................................................38.

JOIN/SPLIT............................................................................................................38.

DISPLAYING A WEB PAGE URL..............................................................39.

DATABASE WINDOW.............................................................................40.

DISPLAYING DATE/TIME.......................................................................41.

ANALOG CLOCK....................................................................................................42.

DIGITAL CLOCK.....................................................................................................42.

DISPLAYING EXTERNAL EXE FILES......................................................43.

DISPLAYING TIMER..............................................................................44.

DISPLAYING VCD/DVD.........................................................................45.

PLAYING VCV/DVD DIRECTLY FROM THE CONTROL PANEL..................................45.

DISPLAYING VCD/DVD IN VCD/DVD WINDOW........................................................45.

DISPLAYING VIDEO..............................................................................46.

DISPLAYING POWERPOINT..................................................................47.

SCHEDULED COMMAND......................................................................47.

EDIT SCHEDULED COMMANDS.............................................................................48.

DELETE SCHEDULED COMMANDS........................................................................48.

START UP SCHEDULE............................................................................................49.

EXIT......................................................................................................................49.

...............................................................................49.DESKTOPDISPLAY

CANCEL DESKTOP DISPLAY..................................................................................50.

TROUBLE SHOOTING...........................................................................51.

During startup MCI system error..............................................................................51.

During startup LED screen not found or communication error?...................................51.

During startup PC automatically turns off.................................................................51.

During Play No display window...............................................................................51.

SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY.................................52.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING............................................................53.

WARRANTY..........................................................................................53.

INTRODUCTION

1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1.3 HOW TO USE THIS USER MANUAL

1.4 SETUP: QUICK REFERENCE

1.5 SAFETY WARNING

1.6 FEATURES

1.7 SPECIFICATIONS

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1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The LED FLOOR TILE is a system that is suitable for a wide range of indoor applications

such as architectural lighting, stage lighting and floor effect applications. The system is

controlled using the simple and quick to learn LEDstudio software allowing the user to

display many different formats of pictures, videos, text and graphics.

On receiving this product, please carefully check that there has been no damage caused in

transportation and that the following parts are enclosed:

LEDstudio SOFTWARE

TRANSMITTER CARD ref.no. T6A 1pc

DVI SIGNAL CABLE 1pc*

RS232 SIGNAL CABLE 1pc

LEDstudio CD-ROM 1pc

USER MANUAL 1pc

NET CABLE 1pc

SIGNAL CABLE 1pc

LED R16-HUB (RECEIVER) 1pc

LED R16-HUB EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY 1pc

LED FLOOR TILE 1pc

POWER CABLE 1pc

SIGNAL CABLE 1pc

LED FLOOR TILE

* - For a LED MATRIX screen where the Width (W) <192 columns of pixels and the Height

(H)<128 rows of pixels. If a larger resolution is required, then extra RECEIVERS and

connecting wires will be required. Please review section 2.1 & 2.2 in order to understand

the requirements for your application. Please consult with your supplier before assembling

your installation.

Operating System

Windows XP/XP2

Hardware

CPU: >200MHz

Internal Memory:32M

Display: Standard VGA 256 Display(or better)

Display Card: ATI display card (note that the NVIDIA display card is not

compatible)

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1.3 HOW TO USE THIS USER MANUAL

Carefully read the introduction, paying special attention to the SAFETY WARNING.

Read Section 2 describing how to design a system and how the hardware should be

installed.

Follow the instructions in Section 3 explaining settings for INTERFACE CARDS.

Section 4 describes how to install and operate the LEDstudio software

PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

1.4 SETUP: QUICK REFERENCE

1- Install the LED SCREEN panels according to the instructions in Section 2.

2- Connect all cables as described in Section 2.3 and 3.4

3-Install the TRANSMITTER CARD in the PC and connect the TRANSMITTER CARD and

DISPLAY CARD as shown in Section 3.3

4 -Set the DISPLAY CARD settings as described in Section 3.6

5 -Set the RECEIVER CARD settings as shown in Section 3.5

6 -Install the LEDstudio software, refer to Section 4

7 -Verify that the HARDWARE SETUP settings in LEDstudio are correct by checking with

Section 4.3

8 -Test system setup using the tools in the <TEST> menu of the LEDstudio software.

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1.5 SAFETY WARNING

ALWAYS READ THE USER MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION. PLEASE CONFIRM THAT

THE POWER SUPPLY STATED ON THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY UNITS IS THE

SAME AS THE SUPPLIED MAINS POWER IN YOUR AREA.

This product must be installed by a qualified professional.

Always operate the equipment as described in the user manual.

A minimum distance of 0.5m must be maintained between the equipment and any

combustible surface.

The receiver and power supply units must be placed in a well ventilated area.

Always make sure that the equipment is installed securely.

Keep this equipment away from any form of water or moisture.

DO NOT stand close to the equipment and stare directly into the LED clusters.

Always disconnect the power before attempting any maintenance.

Always make sure that the supporting structure is firmly secured.

The earth wire must always be connected to the ground.

Do not touch the product or power cables if your hands are wet.

This product left the place of manufacture in perfect condition. In order for safe operation

and to maintain this condition, the user must always follow the instructions and safety

warnings described in this user manual.

Avoid shaking or strong impacts to any part of the equipment.

Make sure that the all parts of the equipment are kept clean and free of dust.

Always make sure that the power connections are connected correct and secure.

If there is any malfunction of the equipment, contact your distributor immediately.

When transferring the product, it is advisable to use the original packaging that the unit

left the factory in.

IMPORTANT

ATTENTION

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1.6 FEATURES

SYSTEM CARDS AND CONNECTIONS

Direct DVI Input - Multi-media card is not necessary

Single Net Cable - Transmitting full color 768 512

Overload Capability - Transmitter (768 512) Receiver (192 128)

Universal Compatibility - Transmitters are universal with all receivers

Long-Range Transmission - High-speed data transmission allows the user to

control the LED MATRIX from distances of over 100m.

(Factory tested at 130m)

Control Card is compatible with software programs or

external software programs

Multi-application Card -

LED MATRIX

Color Contrast & Dimming - Independent control of Red, Blue and Green LEDs

Wide Application Range - Suitable for a wide range of indoor large/small

architectural, stage lighting, advertisement &

information board applications, etc)

Bright LED cluster - Each LED cluster contains 6 red, 6 blue & 6 green LEDs

giving out a high light output at each pixel.

LEDstudio

Intelligent Tracker -

Use the mouse to select and lock area of LED MATRIX.

User Friendly -

the operating windows of the LEDstudio software.

Software allows the user to operate all functions from

Multimedia -

different picture, animation, video, text and other graphic

formats (including BMP JPG GIF PCX / MPG

MPEG MPV MPA AVI VCD SWF RM RA

RMJ ASF ).

The software allows the user to display a wide range of

1.7 SPECIFICATIONS

Gray Scale

Colors

Supports Display

Supports Display Card

Interface Cards (1 set)

Range

Dimmer

Frequency

Sweeping Frequency

Scan mode

Output Port

Signal Cable

Maximum Signal

Transmission Distance

Common Power

Red/Green/Blue 256 grade(8 BIT)

256 256 256 = 16M

640 480\800 600\1024 768

DVI Connector Display Card

Data Collection Card 1PC,Display Driver Card 2pcs

768X512

Hardware 16 grade,Software 256 grade

16Mhz 12Mhz 8Mhz 6Mhz(Adjustable)

>90HZ

8 rows/area

2x50

5-core Net Cable

High Speed>100m(no breaks)

+5V

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LED MATRIX (HARDWARE)

2.1 LIMITATIONS

2.2 LED MATRIX PANEL INSTALLATION

2.3 RECEIVER to PANEL connections

2.4 SYSTEM SETUP DIAGRAM

2.5 SETUP CHECKING

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2.1 LIMITATIONS

1 panel = 8 rows of LED clusters = 8 vertical pixels

16 panels= 128 rows of LED clusters = 128 vertical pixels

VERTICAL:

Min.

Max. (1 RECEIVER)

HORIZONTAL :

Min.

Max. (1 RECEIVER)

1 panel = 8 columns of LED clusters = 8 horizontal pixels

32 panels= 256 columns of LED clusters = 256 horizontal pixels

RESOLUTION:

32 16

Min.

Max. (1 RECEIVER)

2.2 LED MATRIX PANEL INSTALLATION

The Animate tile is connected together as shown in section 2.3. The units must be installed

so that they are on a flat plane. It is advisable that a spirit level is used in aligning th

animate tiles. Use the rubber feet to adjust the height of each tile..

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Each RECEIVER has 16 output ports (J1-J16) with one output port controlling 1 row of

ANIMATE TILE units.

The number of output ports used is determined by the length (L) of the ANIMATE TILELED

MATRIX screen (see section 3.4

for further details on connection of RECEIVER output ports). Please note that the orientation

of the

connection must be as in figure 2.3e-1 with the raised tongue on the left.

2.3 RECEIVER to PANEL connections

Fig.2.3e-1

If the application requires a length of

2m, then this will require connection to

the RECEIVER as follows:

J1- first row of ANIMATE TILES

J2- second row of ANIMATE TILES

EXAMPLE:

J16

J15

J14

J13

J12

J10 J9

SIGN AL

IN OUT

WER IN

J1J2J3J4J5J6J7

J8J9

J10J11J12J13J14J15J16

J1J2J3

2.4 SYSTEM SETUP DIAGRAM

VIEW FROM ABOVE

OUT

ININ

OUT

POWER I N

~100- 240V...50/60Hz

POWER CABLE

IDE-20P SIGNAL CABLEIDE-20P SIGNAL CABLEIDE-20P SIGNAL CABLE

POWER CABLE

42310 42310 42310

OUT

ININ

OUT

POWER I N

~100- 240V...50/60Hz

POWER CABLE

IDE-20P SIGNAL CABLEIDE-20P SIGNAL CABLEIDE-20P SIGNAL CABLE

POWER CABLE

J1 J2 J3 J4

J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16

J10

J11

J12

J13

J14

J15

J16

DATA IN

DATA OUT

129~256 ROW

RJ- 45

VGA

COM

OUT 1

OUT 2

RJ- 45

1~128 ROW

DISPLAY

CARD

TRANSMITTER

CARD

RS232 SIGNALCABLE

DVI

Width of ANIMATE TILES (W)

Length ofANIMATE TILES (L)

PO WE R CO NNECTIONS

PL EA SE N OTE THAT T HE POWER SUPPLY CAN ONLY BE CO NN EC TED IN

SE RI ES TO THE MAXIMUM NU MB ER OF PAN EL S AS S HO WN B ELOW:

23 0V - UPTO 2 0 un it s

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2.5 SETUP CHECKING

Check that connection from the LED CLUSTERS to the DRIVERS are correct

Check that the POWER SUPPLY units are correctly connected and that the power load

has not been exceeded(220V-upto 16 panels in series / 120V-upto 8 panels in series)

Confirm that that POWER SUPPLY units stated voltage is the same as your local area

Check that all connecting wires with the PC are correct and secure

Connect the power and confirm that the LED on each DRIVER is red. If the LED is not

red please check the DRIVER and replace with a new one.

Start the LEDSTUDIO software, if the LED MATRIX is not detected the software

will hint to the user that the LED MATRIX is not found. Please check all connecting

cables and hardware.

Select <Grid Test> from the Control Panel. Select <Color Change 3 color>. If the LED

MATRIX screen changes from one color to the other with a grid of diagonals then all

connecting cables are connected correctly.

SYSTEM CARD SETTINGS

3.1 TRANSMITTER CARD

3.2 SYSTEM CARDS INSTALLATION

3.3 RECEIVER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

3.4 RECEIVER SETTINGS

3.4-1 JP1 SWITCH SETTINGS

3.4-2 JP2 SWITCH SETTINGS

3.4-3 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

3.5 ATI DISPLAY CARD SETTINGS

3.6 SYSTEM CHECKING

3.7 MAKING ADDITIONAL NET CABLE

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3.1 TRANSMITTER CARD

Fig.3.1-1 TRANSMITTER CARD

DVI PORT

X POR

DATA OUT1DATA OUT2

The TRANSMITTER CARD is installed in the PC and acts as an interface between the PC

hardware & software and the LED MATRIX screen hardware.

The PIN definitions of the DVI Port must correspond to the PIN definitions of the Display

Card. The DVI cable provided must be used to connect the DVI Port to the Display Card.

OUT 1 & OUT 2 PORTS

OUT 1 & OUT 2 are 8P Double-Net Card Ports. OUT 1 is connected

to the RECEIVER using the Net Cable. Each port is capable of

transmitting 256 rows of information. At OUT 1 the data value

ranges from row 1 to row 256. At OUT 2 the data value ranges from

row 257 to row 512.

AUX PORT

This port is a standard 6P telephone connection port. Connect the

provided cable with the RS232 port. This port allows control of the r

variable, gray scale, LED MATRIX active area, LED MATRIX lock &

LED MATRIX range.

POWER SUPPLY

Power Supply port is a 5V power supply connection for when

Transmitter Card is operating external of the PC.

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3.2 SYSTEM CARDS INSTALLATION

Insert the Transmitter Card in the relevant available PCI slot in the PC.

Connect the TRANSMITTER CARD and the DISPLAY CARD together using the DVI

cable provided.

Connect the serial port (OUT 1) to the RECEIVER card using the net cable.

Connect the TRANSMITTER AUX Port and the PC COM Port using the cable provided.

Check that all connections are secure.

Calculate the correct positions for the RECEIVER switches.

Turn on the computer and test the system

If the PC automatically reboots or turns off, please remove the DVI cable from

the TRANSMITTER and try again. After the Windows desktop has loaded

reconnect the DVI cable.

NOTE:

RJ-45

VGA DVI

COM

OUT 1

OUT 2DVI

RJ-45

1~128ROW

129~256ROW

DVI SIGNAL CBALE

DISPLAY CARD

TRANSMITTER

Figure 3.2-1 DISPLAY CARD & TRANSMITTER CARD installation

RS232 SIGNAL CABLE

NET CABLE

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3.3 RECEIVER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

When installing the RECEIVER it is necessary to calculate the number of RECEIVER output

ports required. This is calculated on the vertical height of the LED MATRIX screen in

number of rows (H). Figure 3.4-1 shows the RECEIVER output ports J1-J16

J16

J15

J14

J13

J12

J10

IGN

R IN

J1J2J3J4J5J6J7

J8J9

J10J11J12J13J14J15J16

J1J2J3

Figure 3.3-1 RECEIVER output ports

In order to calculate the number of RECEIVER output ports required, please refer to the

table below (Fig.3.4-2). H refers to the number or rows (vertical pixels) of the LED MATRIX

screen.

An ANIMATE TILE screen of length 12 units (or 12m)

would consist of 12 8 rows = 96 rows.

Therefore the RECEIVER output ports J1to J12 must

be connected to the LED FLOOR TILE.

EXAMPLE:

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Number of Pixel

Rows (H)

Number of Panels

(Vertical)

Receiver Output

Connections

112

128

J1-J2

J1-J4

J1-J6

J1-J8

J1-J10

J1-J12

J1-J14

Figure 3.3-2 RECEIVER Output Connections

J1-J16

3.4 RECEIVER SETTINGS

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JP1 switches correspond to the following values.

3 = +W32 4 = +W64 5 = +W128 6 = +W256 7 = +W512 8 = +W1024 11 = W16

In order to calculate which switches must be ON to correctly operate the LED MATRIX

please refer to the below table.

When installing the RECEIVER it is necessary to calculate the position settings for the

RECEIVER JP1 switches. This is calculated on the length of the ANIMATE TILE screen in

number of columns (L). The diagram below shows the RECEIVER default switch settings

where a black square represents the position of the switch (i.e. JP2 switches 1-5 are OFF,

switches 6 & 7 are ON). The installation of the RECEIVER must be in accordance with the

size of the ANIMATE TILE screen. JP1 switches 3,4,5,6,7,8 & 11 are control switches for

the WIDTH in columns (W) of the ANIMATE TILE screen

RECEIVER 1

1 2 9 10 123

W32

W64

W128

W256

W512

W1024

-W16

OFF

JP1

Figure 3.5-1 Example RECEIVER switch settings

1 2 9 10 123 4 5 6 7 8 11

OFF

JP2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Number of Pixel

Columns (W)

Number of Panels

(Horizontal)

JP1 Switch

Settings

Figure 3.4-1 RECEIVER switch settings

112

128

144

160

176

192

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Example: An LED FLOOR TILE of width 22M would consist of 22 x 8 columns = 176

columns. The start value of JP1 is 32, so therefore 176=32+144, referring to the table

3.5-2, RECEIVER switches 5(W128), 3(W32) and 11(-W32) must be in the ON position.

Please refer to figure 3.5-2 for all columns and switch settings.. The diagram below shows

to correct settings for the RECEIVER when the width of the LED MATRIX screen is 176

columns.

RECEIVER 1

1 2 9 10 123

W32

W64

W128

W256

W512

W1024

-W16

OFF

JP1

Figure 3.5-3 Example RECEIVER switch settings

1 2 9 10 123 4 5 6 7 8 11

OFF

JP2

3.5 ATI DISPLAY CARD SETTINGS

Figure 3.5-5

Fig.3.5-1

Figure 3.5-2

Figure 3.5-3

Figure 3.5-4

Right click the mouse on

the open space of the desktop.

The following menu will

appear.

Click <Properties> and

select <Settings>. The

<Display Properties> menu will

appear

Click<Theater

mode options>

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Select <Advanced>

and select the <Displays>

window

* Click the small red

triangle at the top left- side

of the FPD box (the button

will turn green)

* Click <Apply>

For video

settings select

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